Assistant Professor, Research Institute of Mathematical Science, Kyoto University
Dr. Yamashita specializes in noncommunicative geometry. She studies not only mathematics but also physics field theory, occupying a strong position in the academic world. She has spoken at a plenary lecture for a large international conference on mathematics. There are high expectations for her future research.
Special postdoctoral researcher, RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research
Dr. Kimura’s research is very original in that she tried to observe the energy emitted from the vicinity of a blackhole by combining various waves ranging from visible rays to x-rays. She has been involved in several collaborative research projects. She is known for her passion for astronomy, and is continuously searching for new problems and challenges to solve in her future research.
Epidemiologist, Department of Epidemiology and Gangarosa, Department of Environmental Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
As an expert on epidemiology and its mathematical models, Dr. Shioda has conducted collaborative research with as many as 30 countries. She also works as a statistics consultant at the World Health Organization. Her work is highly international, and her contributions to human life have been widely recognized. Her exceptional ability to communicate and present her research is expected to make her a good role model for other researchers.
Principal Investigator, Centre of Integrative Genetics (CIGENE), Faculty of Biosciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences
While studying genome informatics and genetic statistics, Dr. Saitou is also mentoring young researchers overseas. Her leadership is highly praised, and her attitude towards building networks with various people makes her a good rolemodel for other female researchers.
